Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This role is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. This role ensures…
Skills: Sterile processing, Decontamination, Surgical instrument assembly, Sterilization monitoring, Infection control
Pennsylvania, United States · Remote OK
$31/hr–$48/hr
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This role possesses an advanced and strategic understanding of executing clinical trial agreements and negotiating trial budgets. Proficient use of Cli…
Skills: Clinical trial agreements, Budget negotiation, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Medicare Coverage Analysis, Billing compliance
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This position will provide continuous observation and surveillance of multiple patients across the AHN network requiring close observation via a centra…
Skills: Patient monitoring, Surveillance, Critical thinking, De-escalation techniques, Computer skills
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This role is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. This role ensures…
Skills: Sterile processing, Decontamination, Surgical instrument assembly, Sterilization, Infection control
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job supports the professional nurse by observing the patient and assuring the provision of a safe environment. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform…
Skills: Patient care, Patient safety, Verbal communication, Documentation, Observation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW Completes the standardized cleaning process in patient rooms, offices, departments and other ancillary areas utilizing the appropriate cleaning procedur…
Skills: Cleaning procedures, Patient room cleaning, Waste management, Biohazardous waste handling, Power equipment operation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is recruiting full-time Infectious Disease physicians to join our team. The Infectious Disease Division at AHN is a robust and compreh…
Skills: Infectious Disease, Clinical Care, Infection Prevention, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Travel Medicine
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent in this position is expected to per…
Skills: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Specimen collection, Electronic medical record documentation, Time management
Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: Completes one or more of the following processes (scheduling, pre-registration, financial clearance, authorization and referral validation and pre-serv…
Skills: Patient scheduling, Pre-registration, Insurance verification, Medical benefits validation, Financial clearance
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Company :Highmark HealthJob Description : JOB SUMMARY Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Pittsburgh or any Highmark office are required to work in a hybrid model, in-office Tuesday through Thursday. This job …
Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent in this position is expected to per…
Skills: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Electronic medical record documentation, Specimen collection, Patient transport
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent in this position is expected to per…
Skills: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Electronic medical record documentation, Specimen collection, Infection control
Alabama, United States · Remote OK
$79k–$127k/yr
Company :enGenJob Description : JOB SUMMARY This job is a strong advocate of cloud technology and engineering support necessary to drive the organization's next-generation technologies. The incumbent works to adopt, expa…
Skills: Cloud technology, Automation, Technical analysis, Problem solving, System architecture
Pennsylvania, United States · Remote OK
$31/hr–$48/hr
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : This is a remote position, but we require candidates to be located in the Eastern Time Zone to align with our Pittsburgh, PA-based operations GENERAL OVERVIEW: The incum…
Skills: Financial Analysis, Grant Management, Contract Administration, Clinical Trial Financial Management, Compliance Management
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This job is responsible for meeting with customers and selling all available products in a consultative environment in a Highmark Direct Retail Store. This job requires…
Skills: Sales, Customer Service, Consultative Selling, Health Insurance, Retail Operations
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the provider and as a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care plannin…
Skills: Patient care, Vital signs, Medical documentation, EHR, Medication screening
Cranberry, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : $1,000 Sign-On Bonus *Sign-On bonus is for External Hires only Recipient must stay with AHN for a minimum of 1 year Re-Hires may not have worked for AHN within the previ…
Skills: Patient care, Vital signs, Electronic health record, Medication screening, Clinical documentation
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent in this position is expected to per…
Skills: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Specimen collection, Electronic medical record documentation, Time management
Wilmington, Delaware, United States · Hybrid
Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This job partners with assigned Client Managers to maintain and grow existing business and ensure that positive account relationships are maintained. the incumbent may …
Skills: Client relationship management, Problem solving, Financial analysis, Benefit design analysis, Account management
Pennsylvania, United States · Remote OK
$25/hr–$40/hr
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : This is a fully remote position, but we require candidates to be located in the Eastern Time Zone to align with our Pittsburgh, PA-based operations GENERAL OVERVIEW:, Pr…
Skills: Grant management, Contract negotiation, Budgeting, Financial planning, Regulatory compliance
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • On-site
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This role is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments to ensure they are safe for patient care. The technician must also document sterilization cycles and deliver sterile items to various departments while adhering to strict infection control protocols.
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED and hold a CRCST or CSPDT certification. A minimum of one year of experience in sterile processing is required for this position.
This role is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. This role ensures that surgical instrumentation and equipment is properly processed and available for use in procedural and patient care areas, adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. This role applies the principles of sterile processing to maintain a safe and effective healthcare environment and ensures quality standards are maintained.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Proficiently receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments. (10%)
Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. (10%)
Thoroughly inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage. (10%)
Assembles instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists. (10%)
Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization. (10%)
Independently monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper sterilization parameters were met. (10%)
Follows all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (10%)
Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment. Can troubleshoot minor issues with equipment. (5%)
Loads and operates appropriate sterilization equipment. Can troubleshoot minor issues as needed. (5%)
Documents sterilization cycles and maintains accurate records. (5%)
Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner. Can prioritize urgent requests. (5%)
Maintains a clean and organized work environment. (5%)
Assists in training new employees on department procedures and equipment. (5%)
Other duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School/GED
Requires Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) at hire:
Certification requirement does not apply to Sterile Processing Technicians who have been employed by a healthcare facility on or before 12/29/2020
A Surgical Technologist holding an active Certification of Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) meets this license requirement
1 year of experience with sterile processing
Incumbents in the role as of 8/24/25 that do not meet the minimum job requirements have 18 months from their original hire date to obtain those qualifications. Any incumbent who has not attained those qualifications within the first 18 months of employment in sterile processing will be moved to another role. No pay changes will be made at that time except to move any employee above the maximum of the new profile to that maximum.
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Our mission is to create a remarkable health experience, freeing people to be their best.
Allegheny Health Network is an integrated health care delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. More than 2,600 physicians and 21,000 employees serve the system's 16 hospitals as well as its ambulatory medical and surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, and hundreds of physician practice locations. AHN is a proud part of Highmark Health.
Offices: 4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224, US · 2570 Haymaker Rd, Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146, US · 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, US · 12351 Perry Hwy, Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090, US · 1301 Carlisle St, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania 15065, US
Our mission is to create a remarkable health experience, freeing people to be their best.
Allegheny Health Network is an integrated health care delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. More than 2,600 physicians and 21,000 employees serve the system's 16 hospitals as well as its ambulatory medical and surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, and hundreds of physician practice locations. AHN is a proud part of Highmark Health.
Offices: 4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224, US · 2570 Haymaker Rd, Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146, US · 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, US · 12351 Perry Hwy, Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090, US · 1301 Carlisle St, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania 15065, US
